Island

EL HIERRO

100%

sustainable

With the inauguration of the Gorona del Viento hydroelectric plant El Hierro becomes the first island to be completely self sufficient using only renewable energy.

THE MERIDIAN

ISLE

Until 1885 the Punta de Orchilla cape marked the Zero Meridian and was used in most 16th and 17th Century maps. Today the island is still known as the Meridian Isle.

FREE

WIFI

You'll always be in touch with home from El Hierro thanks to the free Wifi available all over the island.

46

DIVE SITES

Explore the 46 dive sites that make El Hierro island a spectacular marine paradise full of life. The marine ecosystem has bounced back completely from the 2011 underwater eruption.

WORLD BIOSPHERE

RESERVE

Despite being the smallest of the Canary Islands, El Hierro is packed with natural wonders like rich forests, sea cliffs, lava features and an exuberant coat of vegetation that make it worthy of UNESCO World Biosphere Status.

Welcome to El Hierro Island

This little island, declared a World Biosphere Reserve, entrances you with the contrast between its stark volcanic terrain, the richness of its forests and the clear waters of its marine reserve. You choose how you want to explore its bountiful nature: dive into its waters to visit the marine ecosystems that have returned to life after the submarine eruptions of 2011, hike through its ancient forests or just kick back and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, Feel the peace that comes from sitting still and breathing in El Hierro's pure air.

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La Restinga

Marine Reserve

SPECTACULAR MARINE WORLD FULL OR LIFE

El Hierro's marine reserve is right next to the fishing harbour of La Restinga and is full of steep drops offs down to 300 metres,
underwater cliffs, shelves, sandy platforms and caves. It's one of the world's dream diving sites with more than ten
top-class spots
all full of volcanic features and marine life.

/What you have to see/

La Peña Viewpoint

700m above the seaThis work of art from Canarian master César Manrique has one of the best views of the El Golfo valley and its kilometre-high cliffs, Inside you'll find a restaurant serving a wide range of traditional Canarian food. Tuck in and enjoy the fabulous views.

The Garoé Tree

A mystery from the pastThis magical site full or energy was sacred to the island's original inhabitants as a giant tree provided them with all the water they needed. Today there's an interpretation centre that explains how its leaves harvested the horizontal rain, and how the locals revered the site.

El Hierro’s Charco Azul

A natural pool just for youThis natural seawater pool, in the majestic El Golfo valley, is a gift from the island's volcanoes to its people. Here you can bathe in the warm ocean, then sunbathe on the wooden decking. While it's a quiet, pristine natural area it's easy to access.

Frontera Rural Park

An enchanted forestWalking into this nature reserve is like visiting an enchanted forest full of magical, wind-twisted junipers. This type of forest, with trees up to eight metres tall, only grows in three places around the world and as such is a icon of El Hierro.